Historical Chart of the S&P500 (SPX) and the VIX Index
The long term chart below illustrates the historical correlation between the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and the VIX Index, displayed on a weekly time frame dating back to 2010.
To enhance the visibility of the percentage variations, the scale of the SPX is presented in logarithmic format. This allows for a more accurate representation of the changes in the index, especially when there are large fluctuations.
It’s important to note that the chart only represents the past relationship of the indices and doesn’t guarantee future performance.
Notice the inverse correlation:
“when the S&P500 drops, the VIX Index pops!“
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